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Joann Tomasic
April 2, 2024
In the busyness of life, we so easily forget how quickly a day turns into a year and a year into a decade. As you look back on these past years, I hope that you found peace and solace in the memories you shared with Jeff and your children. I hope and pray that you are well. Fondly, Joann.
Deborah ott
June 5, 2022
Do sorry to hear the news hope you are okay
Joann Tomasic
April 2, 2021
Kathy, I think of you often and our time at LCCC. I hope you have found peace and joy once again through the gift of your grandchildren. Many prayers for you and your family.
Lily Borges
June 15, 2019
The last few days, I've been thinking a lot about the three Gerhard boys. It's so hard for me to believe because they were all taken too soon. My heart hurts for my Aunt Kathy and cousins as they endure this loss that we went through only a few years ago with my dad. My prayers are with them every single day.My Uncle Jeff always knew how to have fun and I will miss his funny one liners the most. Uncle Jeff was by my dads and families side during those last few months and also a big positive memory from my wedding. I am so glad I visited him in Cocoa Beach a few years back when he was there for treatment and got that little extra time with him. So many memories from Cape May and family parties I will forever cherish. All I can believe now is that the brothers are together with my Grandma Nan cheering them on as they play sports and enjoy some beers. RIP Uncle Jeff - you are and will always be so missed
Stephanie Long
June 14, 2019
Today was one of those days where I just kept thinking of Uncle Jeff, Uncle Skip and my dad. Today was a good day but all good things always remind me of the three of them. So I wanted to share that I was thinking of Uncle Jeff and always will be and share my thoughts from a few months ago that I keep thinking about today...
My heart just breaks for my Aunt Kathy and cousins in the loss of my Uncle Jeff. Most of my absolute favorite childhood memories are because of my Uncle Jeff and his family. From annual Cape May trips to parties in the Lehigh Valley, he was at the center of it all making it fun. Later in life when my dad passed away a few years ago, Uncle Jeff was there for me through and through. Driving in his truck from PA to NC to be there for us numerous times and helping us every step of the way. I am eternally grateful for his strength during that time. I remember walking down the stairs to head to my dads funeral not knowing how I was going to make it through the day and there at the bottom of the steps was my Uncle Jeff in his suit waiting for me...like he knew I needed him at that exact moment. His actions spoke so loudly of what a wonderful man he was. He always had your back and we all will be missing him so much.
Uncle Jeff...you were truly the best!
Brenda Gerhard
June 14, 2019
Jeff was definitely my partner in crime at many Matchbox Concerts and family affairs where we had a tendency to have a bit more fun than necessary! Never had to look any further than any of the Gerhard boys to find the life of the party!
Jeff so was my rock these past few years, from Ron's illness to Ron's passing to Lil's wedding and the crowded condo afterwards:
"Jeff, we only have the memory foam for you to sleep on."
Jeff: "I hope it remembers me!"
Jeff, you had the kindest, most caring and giving soul -- just like your big brothers if not more.
My one comfort is you will be near Ron in the church garden with your name on the plaque near his. My heart is broken but all the good times and crazy fun we had helps keep us all going here!
Love you, Bro.
Rick & Chris Mondschein
April 15, 2019
Kathy and family,
Chris, myself and the entire Mondschein family want to express our sincere condolences on the passing of Jeff. We always appreciated is fun loving personality. We will miss him. You are in our prayers God Bless.
April 14, 2019
Kathy and family,
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family. Jeff will truly be missed.
Fred and Deb Smith
TINK AND DARREL KERN
April 12, 2019
Awwwwww Kathy and Your Family Omgosh ~ we cried when we heard about Mr Jeff s Passing. With a heavy heart we are sending our condolences and prayers Mr Jeff was a great Friend if you needed help with a Project he was there along with his other Besty's. ( 40+ Years Of Friendship's ) says a lot. The one Memory I will Never Forget when we Moved to NC he drove our car along with the other besty's But he got so Excited about the Temperature which was (112' ) OMGOSH he was hilarious calling our convoy saying ITS GETTING HOTTER BY THE MINUTE !! Talking about Deep Belly Laughs ~ and With Darrel The latest Memory was around the same time all 3 went to see a family member and all Mr Jeff wanted was to Run into the Ocean and he did Just that However a Real Nasty Storm was Coming fast It was thundering and lightning really bad Mr Jeff didn't care one bit the Guys said they Never Laughed so hard in their lives. Mr Jeff you touched so many hearts You truly lived Life to the Fullest in so many ways SO BROTHER YOU FLY HIGH ABOVE THE CLOUDS MR JEFF IT WAS AN HONOR TO HAVE YOU IN OUR LIVES AND ITS OUR PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN YOU !! R.I.P. BUDDY ~ LOV YOU FOREVER
April 12, 2019
Sorry for your great loss, may God's loving kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time.
Ps. 51:17-JW
Barry Clarke
April 12, 2019
My condolences to the Gerhard family, I grew up with him and his family in Hokey. Rest in Peace.
Joann Tomasic
April 11, 2019
Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are being held close in thought and prayer. May you find comfort in the days and weeks ahead remembering the many happy times you've shared over the years.
With much sympathy and love, Joann Tomasic
April 11, 2019
Losing someone that we love never comes easy. It is truly heartbreaking. May God's promises in Isaiah 65:17 comfort and help you.
Lisa Selady
April 11, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Gerhard Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jeff was a great guy.
Wendy Madouse
April 10, 2019
Dearest Kathy & Family:
You know how much I just adored and appreciated all that Jeff did for me. His constant checking in to make sure I was ok,...his efforts in assisting when I went through flooding issues,...to all the little projects on my house....to the efforts he made in the bench for Ron. He was so very talented . I will miss his kind nature and his yell from his truck as he drove by daily. .... my heart is heavy dear Gerhard family xxxxx
Carol Stephenson Robb
April 10, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Gerhard family . May fond memories comfort you at this difficult time . It is always sad to lose a classmate .
beverly miller
April 10, 2019
Dear Kathy and family, His smile will surely be missed. Our thoughts are not only with you today,but for many tomorrows
Mike & Pep
April 10, 2019
Kathy and family, so sorry to hear about Jeff. Anytime we were around him he was always happy and smiling. He was always so welcoming to everyone as well. Keep the great memories of him close to your heart. Our sympathy and prayers.
Kevin and Donna Genevese
Ann & Dave Harleman
April 10, 2019
Dear Kathy and family,
Our hearts go out to you with the sudden passing of Jeff. When a goodbye is so sudden and unexpected we need to remember how precious life is. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Jeff was a wonderful man, great friend and coworker and will be greatly missed by all.
Dave, Ann, Matthew, & Tiffany Harleman
Chuck Howells
April 10, 2019
Kathy and family, I am sorry to hear about Jeff's passing. Even though it has been years since I have seen him, his infectious smile is very fresh in my memories. My thoughts will be with you and your family.
Dave & Mary FeKula
April 9, 2019
Dear Kathy, Amanda, Drew, Kurt & Bruce,
Our very deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of Jeff. His smiles and laughter through our WHS years were the best! May your wonderful memories of Jeff help you during this very difficult time.
Jayne and Mike Holubowsky
April 9, 2019
Gerhard Family,
Sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Our deepest condolences.
April 9, 2019
To the Gerhard Family,
I have such happy memories of the Gerhard family while growing up in Whitehall ( class of '72 ). My prayers and condolences go to you at this time.
Sincerely,
Michelle Bolesky Raber Gass
Slatington, PA
Cindy and Paul Seelig
April 9, 2019
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. With our deepest sympathies
April 9, 2019
Kathy & Family
Will always remember Jeff with a smile on his family. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Mike & Kathy Hobel
April 9, 2019
Dear Kathy,
Jeff's memory will be eternal to all of us who knew him. I hope you will find comfort soon for your loss.
Sincerely,
Susan Solomon
Sarasota Florida
April 9, 2019
Kathy & Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. He will be missed in our development and community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Sincerely, Steve, Holly & Rachel Harry
Robin Musselman
April 9, 2019
Kathy,
I was so saddened to hear the news of Jeff's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family as you find your way without him. I hope that many good memories will sustain you through these rough first days of loss.
Robin
Joy & Jim Crugnale
April 9, 2019
Dear Kathy & Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Jeff. He always had a big smile on his face and quick to wave whenever he passed by. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Scott Weaver
April 9, 2019
Sorry to hear about Jeff's passing. I remember from the good olde days at Whitehall High. He was a great friend. He will be missed by all who came to know him.
April 8, 2019
Dear Kathy and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jeff was a wonderful and kind man who will never be forgotten. I hope you find peace in your memories. Take care. Kim Borger
Mike Sterner Linda Merlo
April 8, 2019
So sorry to read of Jeff's passing. Your friends from Peak Performance.
Denise Sneddon (Lentz)
April 8, 2019
Sending my condolences to ur whole family. I grew up with Jeff. I remember him as a wonderful human being. May God help u thru this difficult time
Kimberly Geist
April 8, 2019
Kathy, Bruce, and family, So very sorry to learn of your loss. I did not know Jeff well, but he sure was fun to be around and clearly had lots of love for and pride in his family. Hold tight to all those special memories to get you through the difficult days ahead. You will all be in my thoughts.
Tim O'Brien
April 8, 2019
Gerhard Family,
So sad to hear about this sudden loss. So sorry for the entire family. Mr.Gerhard was a great man who was very influential to me in such a positive way when I was a young kid new to the area.
Tim O'Brien
April 8, 2019
Our sincerest sympathy goes out to Kathy and all of Jeff's children and grandchildren . I'm going to miss you pal ! Joseph,Colleen and Kade Marx
Denise Reeser (Doncses)
April 8, 2019
Kathy and Family,
I write this message wIth deepest sympathy. The heartfelt pain that comes with the passing of a soulmate and father is unbearable. I pray that our Heavenly Father brings you comfort and strength.
April 8, 2019
Condolences and sympathies to the entire Gerhard family. Running into Jeff at industry conferences and events was always a pleasure. May he Rest In Peace.
Joe Sullivan
PMAA
Fran Trauschke
April 8, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kelly & Geoff Weirich
April 8, 2019
Our sincere sympathies to all of you. May you feel God's presence and comfort in the days ahead.
Dale and Eleanor Lakatosh
April 8, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jeanette Poandl
April 8, 2019
Kathy & family, I wish I knew the words to say that would comfort you sadly, none exist. But I do know how to pray and that I will do. I will pray that each day your pain will be less. Remember that although death leaves a heartache no one can heal love creates memories no one can steal. Cherish those memories and hold them close to your heart and his legacy will continue within his children and grandchildren and for generations to come. Trust and keep your faith in your new guardian angel.
In Sympathy, Friendship & Prayers,
Vincent & Jeanette
April 8, 2019
Kathy and family
our sincerest condolences to you and your family.great friend .
Robbie Richards WHS 74
colfax n.c.
April 8, 2019
Kathy, Drew, Amanda, Kurt, and Bruce,
We were so sad to hear of Jeff's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. The neighborhood won't be the same without his truck passing through and him waving to everyone!
Sincerely,
The Antonchak's
Richard Conrad
April 8, 2019
Kathy and family;
Deepest regrets for the loss of a very special guy. Stef and I will truly miss his smile and laugh. I will always remember our coaching days at Hokey. RIP my friend!
Stef and Rich Conrad
April 8, 2019
Kathy and family, Our sincere sympathies to you, your children, and grandchildren. Jeff was a gifted athlete with a contagious smile. May he Rest In Peace.
Phil & Cindy (Matika) Moser
Catasauqua, PA
Linda & Rick Melosky
April 8, 2019
Kathy and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Jeff was a great guy and so much fun to be around. Always smiling and so kind and loving. We will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hold him and your memories close to your heart....he will always be with you....hugs and prayers to all.
VINCENT POANDL
April 8, 2019
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gerhard family. What a great man he was. Always enjoyed getting together with him. Always had great things to say about his wife, children and grand children. He will be missed by many. God Bless.
Moe and Kathy Hoffman
April 8, 2019
Dearest Kathy, children and grands... Moe and I were very sorry to learn of Jeff's passing. We send our sincere condolences and pray that Our Lord will bring you comfort and peace at this difficult time.
April 8, 2019
Kathy and Family,
We were very saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. I had the privilege of knowing Jeff for most of his life. He was a great, kind,fun-loving human being and I always enjoyed being in his presence.
I will always have fond memories of Jeff.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Dave and Angie Raber, Leland, NC
Carl and Michele Schmall
April 8, 2019
Dear Kathy and family,
So sorry for the loss of your husband and father, Jeff. He was such a great guy. Will miss enjoying his company at the hall. Cherish his memories and keep his love in your heart.
The Kurtz's
April 8, 2019
You'll be missed by many. We send our condolences to the family.
RIP
April 8, 2019
Kathy and family
We are going to miss Jeff so much - he was one special guy! We always laughed and smiled when Jeff was around - cherish all of the wonderful memories you all made together. All of our lives will not be the same without him. Until we meet again Jeff.......
Liz and Carlo
April 8, 2019
Dear Kathy and Family: We are very sorry to her of Jeff's passing. He was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Barrie and Judy Carr
Paul Turk
April 8, 2019
Dear Kathy and Family,
We were shocked and saddened to read of Jeff's passing. He certainly was a great guy and I always enjoyed his company. We pray that God will give you the strength to carry on.
Sharon Lucas
April 8, 2019
Kathy and family,
So very sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Heartfelt sympathy,
Sharon (Rohrbach) and Tim Lucas
John Klobosits
April 8, 2019
Kathy and Family,
So sorry to hear about Jeff. He was a great person and friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and you family
John Klobosits
April 8, 2019
Kathy and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jeff. A good guy, gone way too soon. We are keeping you all in our prayers. Celeste & Mick Dee
Jessica Powell
April 8, 2019
Gerhard Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Jeff's passing. We will miss seeing him hanging out at the house all the time. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather & friend, especially to my Dad. He will truly be missed.
Jessica and Stephen Powell
April 8, 2019
Kathy and family, very sorry to hear about Jeff's passing...My deepest sympathy to you all..
Karla Meckes-Billig
alison mertz,Fuschetto
April 8, 2019
Kathy,Iam sorry to hear about the passing of Jeff.He was a great guy,what a loss.
Mike and Mary Dobish
April 8, 2019
Kathy and family,
So sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Keep your many happy memories close to your hearts. RIP Jeff.
Robert Brandmeir
April 8, 2019
Kathy and Family,
So very sorry for your loss! Jeff, will be sorely missed by everyone that knows him. Jeff was a great classmate and a great team member. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brandmeir Family
April 8, 2019
Kathy and family,
So sorry to hear of Jeffrey's passing. You and your family are in our prayers an thoughts.
Yurcic Family
April 8, 2019
The the entire Gerhard Family. Our condolences to you on the passing of Jeffrey. He was a wonderful man full of life.
The Hluschak's
Karen Rayden Miller
April 8, 2019
Dear Kathy, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Jeff. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss. Karen Rayden Miller
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